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Detroit Tigers Roster Report 9-21-11

KANSAS CITY, MO – AUGUST 05: After attempting a steal, Melky Cabrera #53 of the Kansas City Royals reacts after being tagged out by second baseman Carlos Guillen #9 of the Detroit Tigers in the fourth inning at Kauffman Stadium on August 5, 2011 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

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–2B Carlos Guillen (sore right calf) left the Sept. 18 game, and he didn’t play Sept. 20. It’s uncertain if he’ll be able to return in the regular season. If he doesn’t, he won’t be on the roster for the AL Division Series, though he might be able to return later in the playoffs.

–RHP Al Alburquerque (sore right hip) was grimacing during his Sept. 14 outing. He didn’t pitch Sept. 15-20, and he is day-to-day.

–3B Wilson Betemit (bruised left knee) was hurt Sept. 16, and he didn’t play Sept. 17-20. He is day-to-day.

–RF Brennan Boesch (sore right thumb) left the Aug. 24 game, and he did not play Aug. 25-30. He appeared Aug. 31 as a pinch runner but did not play Sept. 1-5. Boesch had season-ending surgery Sept. 6 to repair a torn ligament, and he went on the 15-day disabled list Sept. 9.

–LHP Brad Thomas (sore left elbow) went on the 60-day disabled list July 25.

–RHP Joel Zumaya (right elbow surgery in July 2010) experienced pain in the elbow during his Feb. 27 spring debut, and he went on the 15-day disabled list March 30. He was transferred to the 60-day DL on April 18. He had exploratory surgery May 10, and he might be out for the season.